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U.S., Britain Ask Isra I Omit
Heavy Arms from Parades
Reveal Dulles' Testimony Stating Israel's
Present * Boundaries Not to Be Viewed Final
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Nasser's Rumored Aim to Annex Gaza Creates New Concern
`Israel As Is' Status
Demanded by Israelis
WASHINGTON, (JTA)—Secretary of State Dul-
les told the House Foreign Affairs Committee 'that
"some day, there will have to be a negotiation
which will fix the final boundaries" of Israel. Dul-
les testified, recently, but his testimony was not
made public until March 10.
"The armistice agreements which now define the
de facto limits of Israel are not supposed to be
definitive boundaries." Secretary Dulles stated. "The
armistice agreement says these are not the final
boundaries."
The Secretary stressed that he had many times
said "we accept the State of Israel as a fact and as
a fact not to be altered by any military or forcible
processes."
(Commenting on reports of Secretary Dulles'
testimony, Foreign Office circles in Jerusalem
-said that any border negotiations with Israel must
be made on the basis of "Israel as is." They in-
sisted that "the question of unilateral concessions
cannot arise," though Israel is agreeable to mu-
tual frontier rectifications where the present lines
unreasonably cut off farmers from their land.)
U. S. Watches Outcome of Suit
by Israel Before Moscow Court
The United States Government is carefully ob-
serving the proceedings now going on in Moscow in
the $2,300,000 suit for damages brought by two
Israeli firms against the Soviet Oil Export Com-
pany, which broke a contract to deliver fuel and
crude oil to Israel. The case is being argued before
the Soviet Chamber of Commerce Arbitration Tri-
bunal by Israeli lawyers.
State Department sources made known that the
United States is interested in the Jutcome of the
suit in view of the current campaign by the Soviet
government to promote broader East-West trade.
The result of the Israeli case will determine if this
campaign is economically legitimate in purpose or
is purely political propaganda.
The proceedings in Moscow began over three
months ago. They were initiated by Delek, an Israe-
li oil company, which asked damages from the Sovi-
et trust for non-fulfillment of contracts to ship
1,150,000 tons of crude and fuel oil to Israel during
1957-58. The week after the Sinai campaign, the
USSR halted the oil deliveries, unilaterally breach-
ing the contracts, Delek charged.
JERUSALEM, (JTA) — The United States and Britain have asked Israel not to include
heavy armor in its Independence Day Parade in Jerusalem next month, it was learned from
diplomatic sources here. The Western diplomats reportedly pointed out to Israel that the
armistice agreement between Israel and Jordan limits the strength of forces stationed in
Jerusalem — in both the Israeli and Jordan held sections of the city.
In Israeli circles the request was received with considerable surprise since this is not the
first time Israel has held its Independence Day Parade in this city. In each case, the Jor-
danians were notified in advance of the types and numbers of troops and weapons in excess of
armistice agreement limits which would be in the city for a few hours. There has never been
any difficulty about the matter in the past, these circles pointed out.
The Israel Cabinet discussed in detail Israel's attitude toward the possible annexation of
the Gaza Strip by the United Arab Republic.
Egypt has never formally taken over the territory and, even before the Sinai operation,
held the 25-mile-long area under military governorship. According to rumors from the Arab
world, UAR PresilLa Gamal Abdel Nasser is considering - annexation of the Gaza area in the
form of a "Pale Arab State" which would "joie the UAR. This would give him a strong
propaganda weapon for spreading dissension within Jordan, by agitating annexation of terri-
tory held by Jordan originally marked for an in dependent Palestine Arab state by the UN.
Israel Premier Ben-Gurion met with the new Soviet Ambassador, Michael Bodrov, over
tea at the Sharon Hotel and discussed informallya number of political and economic aspects of
the Middle East problems. No other Soviet envoy to Israel ever held informal meetings
with Premier Ben-Gurion.
It was indicated here that talks which Ambassador Bodrov held with. various Israel of-
ficials since his arrival in this country have alibeen general, rather than specific, in nature.
Israeli policymakers, it is understood, see no value in a basic discussion with Moscow on the
influence of Soviet plans in the Middle East. However, they are of the opinion that while it is
better to. avoid such fundamental discussions as the influence of Soviet policy on the Arab-
Israel dispute, there is room for improvement of relations between the USSR and Israel.
Practical improvements which may eventually contribute to an easement of tension on
basic issues would include a resumption of trade and a cultural exchange program.
Israel Will Not Act on Gaza Unless Affected by Nasser Move
TEL AVIV, (JTA)—Concern, but no inclination toward action was expressed in Israeli
political circles over a report that the Egyptian governor general of the Gaza Strip would
nominate a legislative and executive council to administer the Strip.
Israelis feel that the matter is an internal one and that there is no call for action unless a
government of the Gaza Strip were to claim jurisdiction over Israeli territory.
5,000 Troops to Participate in Independence Day Parade in Jerusalem
(Direct JTA Teletype Wire to The Jewish News)
JERUSALEM, Some 5,000 troops will participate in the main Independence Day parade in this city,
April 24, an Israel army spokesman announced Wednesday. The parade will include armed units, but there
are no air force plans because it would be exceedingly difficult for craft to perform complicated maneuvers
and stunts without flying over Jordanian air space.
The Jordanians have already been informed that Israel will bring into the city for parade forces in
excess of armistice limitations. However, no difficulties are anticipated, since Israel has never objected
when informed that Jordanian forces outnumbering armistice limitations are to be brought into Jerusalem
for short periods.
If people start meddling in this matter it only makes it more difficult, the army spokesman said. He
was obviously referring to reports that American and British diplomats had unofficially raised the question
of heavy arms in this city.
The Spokesman also revealed that the armed forces will put on an air show over Beersheba, night drill
and exercise in Tel Aviv and naval exercise off Haifa on Independence Day. He indicated that military per-
sonalities from abroad will be invited to observe the military displays.
—
Large VolunteerAring of Workers Being Mobilized
to Solicit 30,000 Contributors for Allied Drive
Several thousand volunteer workers are being enrolled
to solicit nearly 30,000 potential contributors to the Allied
Jewish Campaign, aiming at a minimum goal of $6,200,000.
Max Fisher, campaign chairman, announced this week
that progress is being made towards the enrollment of the
volunteer workers and the attainment of the 1958 goal. The
campaign will open officially Tuesday evening, March 25,
at a public meeting at Temple Beth EL The guest speaker will
be Brig. Gen. Dan Tolkowsky, commander of the Israel Air
Force.
The Women's Division campaign now is in progress.
In all divisions, reports are that contributors are in-
creasing their gifts to meet the rising needs for local, na-
tional and overseas causes, including the upbuilding of Israel.
Volunteer workers are asked to enroll for the campaign
activities at Allied Jewish Campaign headquarters, 163 Madi-
(Detailed Stories on Pages 2, 5 and 32)
son, WO 5-3939.